Manade and bullfighting tradition – Castries Aqueduct loop from Clapiers

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Manade and bullfighting tradition – Castries Aqueduct loop from Clapiers

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Manade and bullfighting tradition – Castries Aqueduct loop from Clapiers

03:27

43.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.61 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Viewpoint

7.62 km

Assas Castle

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9.55 km

Manade and bullfighting tradition

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Travel through the countryside around Assas to discover the region's unique manade and bullfighting tradition. Along quiet roads, you'll pass traditional manades, where herds of bulls are raised for the …

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24.7 km

Fire lookout platform and viewpoint

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magnificent 360° view of the region. A climb not too difficult because gradual. A real pleasure.

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25.6 km

Wonderful viewpoint with picnic table

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After the climb to St. Bauzille - this is a superb place to eat your snack!

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26.9 km

View of the Cliffs of Saint-Bauzille-de-Montmel

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For me one of the most beautiful DFCI trails in the area to practice in gravel.

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33.7 km

Castries Aqueduct

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The Aqueduct of Castries built in 1670. Other elements of this book are visible along its course of 7km.
More info below
montpellier-tourisme.fr/offre/fiche/aqueduc-de-castries/PCULAR034V507Q38

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34.5 km

Joli sentier

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nice little ford, the track behind is gravel to death

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34.5 km

Pont des Tourilles (Roman bridge)

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Nice little shaded Romanesque bridge, allowing you to make a welcome stop between two portions of dodger.

PS: be careful it does not date from the Roman era, but is in Romanesque style, an important nuance!

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36.2 km

Saint-Michel des Bannières (Commanderie Templière)

Ruins

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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